Job Description

This post is open to employees of the five LAASP organisations. By proceeding, you are confirming that you are a current employee of The Clatterbridge Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals, Liverpool Women's Hospital or, The Walton Centre



We are recruiting a full-time driver on a 37.5 hour contract, Monday to Sunday covering hours between the of 0600-0600 . These roles are to cover shifts for linen delivery, specimen delivery and pharmacy deliveries to patients homes. Join our dedicated transport team to make a difference. As an NHS driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare services by transporting patients, medical supplies, medication, specimens, and other transport-related activities.



NHS drivers have a variety of responsibilities that are essential for the smooth operation of healthcare services. Their main duties typically include:

Delivering Medical Supplies:

Ensuring timely and secure delivery of medical supplies, equipment, and medications to various NHS sites, including hospitals, clinics, and patient homes.

Vehicle Maintenance:

Performing daily checks, including checking oil, fuel, tyre pressure, and ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-stocked.

Adhering to Safety Protocols:

Following strict health and safety guidelines, including infection control procedures.

Record Keeping:

Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, pick-ups, mileage, and any incidents or issues encountered during their duties.

Assisting Patients:

Providing assistance to patients with mobility issues, helping them get in and out of the vehicle safely, and ensuring they are comfortable during transport.

Communication:

Communicating effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and sometimes patients' families to ensure clear information exchange and coordination.



These duties require NHS drivers to be highly responsible, reliable, and empathetic, with good driving skills and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations.



Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.



We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.



UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.



For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.



Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.



For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page .



To keep accurate personal records i.e. timesheets



To manage workload to maximise efficiency of deliveries and collections



The post will require some problem solving to address on site customer

enquiries



To achieve and maintain the standard of service as agreed, keeping

within timed schedules, and working unsupervised



Planning of own day to day work tasks



To supply a delivery and collection service as laid down by current

schedules



Deliveries and collections will include such items as casenotes and

internal post as per scheduled or non -scheduled journeys to provide an

efficient service



To keep documented reports associated with each journey- i.e. vehicle

log sheets, mileage, to comply with Transport Regulations.



To check the vehicle each day, prior to use, of fuel, oil, water, tyres,

lights and keep documented records, i.e. defect reports etc. as required

plus any other associated forms, in order to maintain the safety of the

driver, vehicle and other road users. Taking the vehicle to hirer for

repairs, servicing and MOT's



To keep the vehicle, clean inside and out, to prevent dirt and cross

contamination



To be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of goods,

observing associated Health and Safety guidelines, to prevent injury to

self and other persons



The moving of case notes between sites as necessary, e.g. distribution

and/or emergency movement ensuring that customer daily requirements

are met.



To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance

with Trust Policies, for the prevention and control of infection, including

hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and

updates in infection prevention and control.



There will be a need to communicate with other staff at various levels

within the Trust.



To establish good working relationships with all customers to maintain

the agreed level of service.



The ability to plan and prioritise your day to day work load as

appropriate



To keep all relevant parties informed of any changes that may occur

outside your agreed schedule